All Entries in the "Alternative Energy" Category
Fluorescent Lamps – Bad For The Environment
In almost every house there is a fluorescent light bulb. We were thinking that they are actually energy saving and perfect for any household needs, but apparently that is wrong. This is not exactly so, according to London researchers that reveal fluorescent lamps are actually bad for the environment.
The researches stated facts [...]
The Alternative Power Solution
Alternative power is slowly being adapted in our society today. People are becoming more aware of the dangers traditional fossil fuels pose against the environment.
Slowly, each of us is starting to become more aware of the contributions we can do in order to lessen our dependency on these kinds of fuels. [...]
Generating Green Power With Every Step You Make
This might sound a bit unrealistic, but there is a way to generate energy by walking. One UK based company invented special slab, called Pavegen, which can convert the kinetic energy from your steps to electricity.
This brand new technology would be the key for saving electricity and power. The new revolutionary [...]
Algae Fuel On Trial For Future Development In Chile
Chile will be one of the countries, which will produce third-generation bio-fuel, or so called algae fuel.
This brand new technology will allow bio-fuel development trough photosynthesis. The process of producing it has been researched and shows amazing results. During photosynthesis the organisms gain carbon dioxide as they convert it into biomass.
The [...]
Solar Power Pros And Cons
If you are up to converting your home to be solar-powered, you need to know which are the pluses and minuses of doing it.
One of the greatest plus of the solar energy is that they are generating power from the sun, which means you don’t pay electricity bills, your energy is [...]
5 Steps In Determining If You Should Be Utilizing Non Renewable Energy Resources
There are 5 criteria individuals and people involved with corporations and businesses should take into consideration before determining if utilization of non renewable energy sources is the correct thing for them.
These 5 criteria are availability, energy yield, cost, environment and renewable. For those of us who are just starting to jump on [...]
8 Money-Saving and Green iPhone Apps: Save Water, Cut Your Electric Bills and Find the Cheapest Fuel
Whether you’re looking for a way to cut energy and water use at home to become greener, or seeking ways to buy greener, there’s an iPhone app for that.
The Real Scoop On Non Renewable Energy: Advantages And Disadvantages
Non renewable energies seem abundant as they are talked about all the time by individuals and organizations and corporations trying to encourage and promote environmentalism and living more green lifestyles.
Some renewable energy like oil, coal, and gas seem very abundant and actually some environmentalists believe that if we channel our efforts [...]
Behold the Wind City of Green Energy: Europe’s Newest Tradable Good?
When it’s up to find the best sources of sustainable energy, the winds of Norway seem to have hit the jackpot. The project Norway is planning to finance involves harvesting the wind energy through an off shore turbine network that will be placed near the fiords.
The Turbine city will be [...]
The Future Of Fuels May Lie In Bacteria Evolution
With the whole world worrying about carbon emissions and the use of fossil fuels, it comes as no surprise that researchers are looking for alternative fuels which will help reduce carbon emissions and also gradually replace fossil fuels.
The latest discovery in this regard has been a genetically modified cyanobacterium. This bacterium devours carbon dioxide and [...]
